Dragonflight

Dragonflight

A Poem by The Iron Horseman
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The story of a day spent in the company of a dragonfly...

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A dragonfly's sitting on my lap,

He's such a colourful little chap.

He looks so fierce as he sits there,

Surveying me with his faceted stare.


He seems to think he's my protector,

He has a built-in mosquito detector.

A pesky skeeter comes whining by,

And my newfound friend takes to the sky.


The skeeter hovers over my cup,

Dragon swoops in and snaps him up,

Circles round and comes in to land,

This time on the back of my hand.


Eek, here comes another skeeter,

Off takes Dragon, he's going to eat her.

Jaws agape, he goes to town,,

Slurps her up and swallows her down.


Round and round and round he goes,

Every single time another one shows.

I'm feeling grateful when he stays,

It's great to have a skeeter-free day.


A little later I realize,

As I stare into those sapphire eyes,

And think about all those bugs he ate,

This is just Dragon's trap and I'm the bait!





© 2018 The Iron Horseman


© 2018 The Iron Horseman


Author's Note

The Iron Horseman
A friend of mine wrote a beautiful poem called 'Dragonfly'. It reminded me of a beautiful summer day spent in the company of one of these amazing little creatures.

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I love dragonflies and I love this poem Iron Horseman! Droll, lyrical verses with great cadence and rhyme. Sweet and humorous on-point imagery of the industrious micro- “dragon” and the doomed “skeeter” who is being expertly dive-bombed! Clever wordplay throughout. Just perfect.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The Iron Horseman

5 Years Ago

Thank you, Annette. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a very entertaining day!



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A wonderful story shared in the poetry. I like the dragonfly. We never get them in the Detroit area. They would be happy here.Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote


Posted 3 Years Ago


The Iron Horseman

3 Years Ago

Thank you, my friend. I love them too. There is something very prehistoric about them, but they are .. read more
Coyote Poetry

3 Years Ago

I agree and you are welcome my friend.
fun rhythm and rhyme ... delightful scene .. easy to picture ... i added a good book in hand to read and a fishing pole in the background ;))
are they really that prolific at mosquito slurping?
E.
ps. nice tribute to all dragons out there!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The Iron Horseman

5 Years Ago

Hi, Crispy Noodle!
Yes, they really are that good at gobbling skeeters. The local Ministry of.. read more
Einstein Noodle

5 Years Ago

man! that is the coolest thing i have heard all year ..what an intimate experience with Mother Natur.. read more
The Iron Horseman

5 Years Ago

Yes, I thought it was a really smart move when they started the program ten or more years ago. I hat.. read more
I'll need to get out in the fresh air more.
Dragonflies sound quite funky.
Did run about the house with a rolled up newspaper trying to kill a bluebottle though.
Bloody thing is still droning.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The Iron Horseman

5 Years Ago

Lol! They bloody well hurt when they bite too!
This is one of the best poems of the week! Or month! I love this. It's so joyful & playful & vivid. I am very in tune with the kinds of critters most people don't notice much. I love to sit & watch frogs or lizards, which are wonderful for keeping the flies at bay. They seem to realize I appreciate their antics. Most people wouldn't imagine having a relationship with an insect, but I can totally see & feel this in your poem (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The Iron Horseman

5 Years Ago

Thanks, Margie. I hoped you would like this one. I, too, live in a good place for observing little c.. read more
Loved this poem about a dragonfly wordplay to perfection. Nicely done.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The Iron Horseman

5 Years Ago

Thank you, Dawn.
I love dragonflies and I love this poem Iron Horseman! Droll, lyrical verses with great cadence and rhyme. Sweet and humorous on-point imagery of the industrious micro- “dragon” and the doomed “skeeter” who is being expertly dive-bombed! Clever wordplay throughout. Just perfect.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The Iron Horseman

5 Years Ago

Thank you, Annette. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a very entertaining day!

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Added on August 25, 2018
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Tags: poem, wonder, nature, dragonfly, poetry, humor, life, environment, ecosystems, beauty, symbiosis

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The Iron Horseman

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